5. I'm fortunate enough to live in farm country

There are several small family operations nearby who have only a small number of animals raised in open pastures. You can stop at many of them and purchase the beef, turkey, pork, whatever, directly from the farmer. Sure, it's more expensive, and your selection is limited to what the farmer has on hand, no asking the butcher to dig around in the back room looking for that special cut you want. But the flavor is always better, and the peace of mind is worth every penny or slight inconvenience.